Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Neo for battery life and instrument inputs, the Sony ULT Tower 5 for price. The Neo claims 36 hours of playback, 56 in Eco Mode, and pairs a 300mm long-throw coaxial woofer rated to 124.5dB with dual XLR/instrument combo inputs. The Tower 5’s claimed 20-hour battery is shorter, but it costs less at $348 and its ULT modes, 10-band EQ and compact cabinet suit a casual party better.
This pits Sony’s Tower 5, a compact consumer party speaker, against the Teufel Rockster Neo, a performer-focused battery PA. The Tower 5 offers a 9-inch woofer with dual tweeters, a removable 20-hour battery, IPX4 splash resistance, 10-band EQ with ULT1/ULT2 modes, and RCA/XLR/USB-C inputs for DJ and karaoke use. The Teufel Rockster Neo offers a 300mm long-throw coaxial woofer rated to 124.5dB max SPL, a claimed 36-hour battery (56 with Eco Mode), dual XLR/instrument combo inputs and USB-C charging.
Choose the Tower 5 for big-room output and app EQ modes and a lower price: Its ULT1/ULT2/EQ modes and compact footprint suit a living-room-to-backyard party speaker better than a performer-focused PA cabinet. At $348 it also costs less.
Choose the Teufel Rockster Neo for longer battery life and dedicated instrument inputs: Its claimed 36h battery beats the Tower 5’s 20h.
Buy the Sony ULT Tower 5 at $348 for a party speaker, or the Teufel Rockster Neo at $807.72 for a battery-powered PA speaker instead.
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A powerful party tower with deep bass, a removable long battery, and mic and XLR inputs for karaoke or DJ use.
A big battery party and PA speaker with a 12 inch woofer, stereo sound, long battery life, and two mic or instrument inputs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony ULT Tower 5 | Teufel Rockster Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $348.00 | $807.72 |
| Ranked | #5 of 51 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| App | Yes (Sony Sound Connect) | Yes (Teufel Go) |
| Aux Input | RCA input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (manufacturer specified) | 36 hours, 56 with Eco Mode (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1” x 21.1” x 11.1” (358 x 536 x 282 mm) | 17.2” x 25.6” x 12.8” (438 x 649 x 326 mm) |
| Drivers | 3 drivers: 1x 9” woofer, 2x 2.4” tweeter | 2-way: 1x 300mm long-throw woofer + 1x 35mm compression tweeter (coaxial) |
| EQ | Yes (10 band; ULT1 / ULT2 / Flat) | No |
| Guitar Input | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes (XLR combo) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 300W | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C charging) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | AC power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo Pair) | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A and USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) | 38.3 lbs (17.35 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Passive | - | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40Hz |
| Inputs | - | 2x XLR/6.3mm combo (mic/instrument/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | - | 124.5dB |
| XLR Input | - | Yes (2x combo, mic/instrument/line) |
| Configuration | - | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Rigging | - | 35mm pole mount |
| DSP | - | No |
| Coverage | - | 110° conical |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 46Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 46Hz - 16kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plastic and wood |
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